Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
A8ABC2
RGB
168, 171, 194
HSL
233, 18%, 71%
HSB
233, 13%, 76%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 24
LAB
70, 2, -12
LCH
70, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 280
XYZ
40, 41, 57
LUV
70, -3, -19
HWB
233, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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